Car crash statistics in Newport Beach, CA

We don't rate cities as safe or unsafe: crash counts can't say how risky a street is, and busy streets have more crashes partly because more people use them. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 3,868 crashes were reported in Newport Beach from 2021–2025, 1,998 with an injury and 32 with a death. 52% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 17% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 52% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 17% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 5 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).

Set against all reported crashes in California, 2021–2025. Without traffic counts these can't say how risky a street is.

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,868 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed30% · 1,168
• Driving under the influence22% · 842
• Unsafe turning or lane change15% · 564
• Running a red light or stop sign8% · 296
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn5% · 192

By type of collision: hit object 24%, rear end 19%, other 18%, broadside 15%.

The latest year can rise as late reports come in, and some police departments file months late.

• 201 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian. See where they cluster
• 424 crashes (11%) involved a bicyclist. See where they cluster
• 154 crashes (4%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in Newport Beach each year?

Reported crashes in Newport Beach: 2021: 779, 2022: 700, 2023: 771, 2024: 868, 2025: 750. The latest year can rise as late reports come in, and some police departments file their reports months late.

What time do most crashes happen in Newport Beach?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in Newport Beach is 5 p.m.. 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in Newport Beach?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,868 crashes: unsafe speed 30%, driving under the influence 22%, unsafe turning or lane change 15%, running a red light or stop sign 8%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 5%.

How many people were killed in crashes in Newport Beach?

32 crashes killed someone in 3,868 reported crashes in Newport Beach from 2021–2025, and 1,998 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in Newport Beach involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

201 involved a pedestrian (5%), 424 involved a bicyclist (11%), 154 involved a motorcyclist (4%), of 3,868 reported crashes from 2021–2025.

Where does this data come from?

Police crash reports in the California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), published by the state on data.ca.gov. Every reported crash is counted, whatever the vehicles, and no locations are used.